His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued a resolution to establish the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC).
Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the council aims to advance a supportive and attractive environment for the development and use of smart and autonomous systems in Abu Dhabi.
The SASC board comprises His Excellency Major General Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, His Excellency Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Her Excellency Maryam Eid AlMheiri, and His Excellency Sultan Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri.
SASC aims to devise a comprehensive strategy for the operation and use of smart and autonomous systems and practice of related activities, ensuring safe implementation according to best practices in coordination with all relevant entities, alongside attracting investment in the sector, which will contribute to enhancing the emirate as a leading global destination for the industry.
The council will develop plans to support the practice of activities related to smart and autonomous systems, including development of necessary infrastructure for their operation, and will follow up on their implementation in coordination with the concerned agencies.
SASC will also suggest incentives, initiatives and projects to achieve its objectives, propose regulations, conduct developmental research and studies, form supporting teams for its operations comprising experts, advisers and technicians, and coordinate with relevant federal entities where appropriate.
